Definition: “Immediate family” is defined as parent, stepparent, spouse, brother or sister, child or stepchild, spouse’s parent, grandparent, spouse’s grandparent, grandchild, or legal guardian. In addition, the director may designate as immediate family an individual residing with the employee’s household who is related by blood or affinity and whose close relationship with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship.
Posted online September 7, 2021